Pattern Cutting
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Pattern Cutting
Pattern Cutting is a process in garment design where flat pieces of material are shaped and joined to create a three-dimensional form that fits the human body. A useful fact is that digital pattern cutting now allows designers to simulate fabric drape and fit on virtual models before any fabric is cut, which helps save time and materials. This digital approach can quickly adjust measurements for different sizes and body shapes, making custom clothing production much easier and faster than before. Pattern cutting can include special techniques like dart manipulation, which moves fullness to different parts of a garment for better fit or style, and zero-waste pattern cutting, which arranges pieces to use all the fabric with no leftovers.
garment construction, digital pattern making, fabric simulation, dart manipulation, zero-waste design, custom sizing
CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Pattern Cutting.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/pattern-cutting?E=481997 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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